Injection mould tool setter general engineer

Principle Accountabilities Primarily responsible for supporting setters in preparation and hanging of mould tools. Activities, Duties and Key Tasks * Retrieve prepared moulds and installs into injection moulding press * Secure mould in machine and associated ancillary equipment * Loads material into the machine hopper * Remove moulds from the press and stage for disassembly * Purge barrel of leftover materials at the conclusion of an order * Adhere to all quality and safety standards within the department * Maintain clean and organised work area with emphasis on safety, quality, efficiency, and utilisation * Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance * Follow Health and Safety regulations * To be aware of tool change times and provide solutions for improvement of this. * Complete and update necessary paperwork * Perform maintenance work such as cleaning and oiling machines. * Remove parts such as tools from machines after production runs are finished and ensure total clean down of run is completed. * Inventory and record quantities of materials and finished products, requisitioning additional supplies as necessary. * Repair or replace damaged moulds, pipes, belts, chains, or other equipment, using hand tools, hand-powered presses, or jib cranes. * Obtain and move specified tools to work stations using appropriate equipment * Connect water hoses to cooling systems of dies, using hand tools. * Participate in continuous improvement practices * Ensure good housekeeping is kept at all times. * Work pro-actively with all employees across various departments, undertaking a flexible approach to ensure the business needs are met. * Be responsible for proactively undertaking quality checking and caring about yours and colleagues work in producing good products and services * Ad-hoc tasks for Line Manager and assist all Directors with all reasonable requests * Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and any other persons who may be affected by your acts and to co-operate with the Company in order that the employer rsquo;s duty may be fulfilled. * Carry out engineering operations using range of equipment throughout the business (eg Mill, Lathe, Ultrasonic Welder) * Provide support to the Engineering Department relating to equipment maintenance and servicing. Qualifications/Experience Tool hanging qualifications (with preference for Demag) Desirable Training can be given. BIT NVQ 2 Desirable Person Specification Ability to work in a team Essential Engineering background Essential Injection moulding setting experience Desirable Ability to trouble shoot Desirable Knowledge of Demag machinery Desirable ndash; training available Understanding of Health and Safety legislation requirements Desirable Lean manufacturing experience Desirable